This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Sep 27, 2017:

Born 1942 in Sapulpa, OK

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of OklahomaNominated by Ronald Reagan on December 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by Frederick A. Daugherty. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1981, and received commission on December 17, 1981. Service terminated on December 1, 1990, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of OklahomaNominated by Ronald Reagan on December 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by Frederick A. Daugherty. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1981, and received commission on December 17, 1981. Service terminated on December 1, 1990, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of OklahomaNominated by Ronald Reagan on December 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by Frederick A. Daugherty. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1981, and received commission on December 17, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1994-2001. Assumed senior status on July 7, 2013.

EE-OK-0048 :
United States v. Langston University, The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma State University and Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
FA-OK-0006 :
Catholic Benefits Association v. Sebelius